Marita makes things that work aesthetically and functionally in her home, with the hope they fit in to others’ as well.
Marita Green’s work is a reflection of the rhythms of her life, being a wife and mother, a Catholic, a gardener, and navigating daily challenges with a sense of humour. She strives to bring a sense of lightness, freedom, and occasionally thought-provoking elements to her ceramics. Tumblers and cups are her favourite pieces to create, inspired by the daily ritual of tea, coffee, and other drinks, and the shared experience they represent for her customers.
She designs pieces that are both aesthetically pleasing and practical in her own home, with the hope they will fit seamlessly into others’. Working on a manual Leach pottery wheel from the 1960s, Marita values the physicality of the process, aiming to create objects that are as authentic and honest as possible.
Marita makes things that work aesthetically and functionally in her home, with the hope they fit in to others’ as well.
Marita Green’s work is a reflection of the rhythms of her life, being a wife and mother, a Catholic, a gardener, and navigating daily challenges with a sense of humour. She strives to bring a sense of lightness, freedom, and occasionally thought-provoking elements to her ceramics. Tumblers and cups are her favourite pieces to create, inspired by the daily ritual of tea, coffee, and other drinks, and the shared experience they represent for her customers.
She designs pieces that are both aesthetically pleasing and practical in her own home, with the hope they will fit seamlessly into others’. Working on a manual Leach pottery wheel from the 1960s, Marita values the physicality of the process, aiming to create objects that are as authentic and honest as possible.
Marita makes things that work aesthetically and functionally in her home, with the hope they fit in to others’ as well.
Marita Green’s work is a reflection of the rhythms of her life, being a wife and mother, a Catholic, a gardener, and navigating daily challenges with a sense of humour. She strives to bring a sense of lightness, freedom, and occasionally thought-provoking elements to her ceramics. Tumblers and cups are her favourite pieces to create, inspired by the daily ritual of tea, coffee, and other drinks, and the shared experience they represent for her customers.
She designs pieces that are both aesthetically pleasing and practical in her own home, with the hope they will fit seamlessly into others’. Working on a manual Leach pottery wheel from the 1960s, Marita values the physicality of the process, aiming to create objects that are as authentic and honest as possible.
Vase Design Bowl
$950.00
Kiss Cup
$55.00
Terracotta Line Platter
$195.00
Straight Sided Bowl
$59.00
Small Tumbler
$45.00
Small Tumbler
$45.00
Bright Lines Cup
$55.00
Bow Cup
$55.00
We quizzed Marita Green about what makes her tick in her ceramic practice
Art imitates Life
"Pretty much all my work is autobiographical in some way, and intuitive. I’m a reflective person by nature and spend a lot of time musing inward"
distinctively playful
Marita Creates Her Work Intuitively.
Marita Green is a Taranaki ceramic artist who creates distinctively playful ceramic works. Marita creates her work intuitively, with a strong emphasis on surface design, and a joyful use of colour!
"There is a real place for hand-made things in a sea of mass production. I throw my pots on an electric wheel, and fire in an electric kiln. Most of my domestic ware is earthenware, and slip decorated (slip is...